Senior MES Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior MES Engineer to support the expansion of our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) practice and provide on-site engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in the RTP area, including.

This role will serve as a technical leader, delivering MES solutions that support manufacturing efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in GMP environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote MES engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of MES solutions in GMP-regulated environments
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for MES platforms, supporting production, quality, and IT stakeholders
• Support MES lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, validation, deployment, and operational support
• Lead or contribute to change management, impact assessments, and controlled system updates
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and issue resolution related to MES applications
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of MES engineers, providing hands-on technical guidance, career development support, and day-to-day leadership to build a strong and scalable MES practice
• Drive the continued growth of the MES practice by defining standards, establishing best practices, and providing technical leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality MES solution delivery
• Contribute to the growth of the MES practice through standardization, best practices, and technical leadership
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Business Development to support pre-sales activities, shape MES solutions, and identify new opportunities that expand the MES practice and overall business

Additional Information

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience supporting or implementing MES solutions in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, data integrity principles, and validated systems
• Hands-on experience with one or more MES platforms (e.g., Emerson Syncade, Rockwell PharmaSuite, Körber PAS-X, or similar)
• Experience with MES configuration, integration, and support across manufacturing operations
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site, client-facing role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting large pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Experience with system validation, CSV, and regulated documentation practices
• Knowledge of ISA-88 / ISA-95 standards and manufacturing workflows
• Experience integrating MES with ERP, automation, or data historian systems